Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rabat and Sintra-Cascais National Park can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Rabat or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
Sintra-Cascais National Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRabat $44Sintra-Cascais National Park $152
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is $152. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Rabat and Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Sintra-Cascais National Park $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Sintra-Cascais National Park $136
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Rabat or Sintra-Cascais National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Rabat Hotel Prices and Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Sintra-Cascais National Park $66
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rabat to Rabat Salé Airport: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat Medina : $25
- Private Transfer from or to Salé and Rabat: $26
- 1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $31
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat City: $41
- Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $44
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $55
- Private transfer: from Casablanca to Rabat: $59
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport : Private Transfer: $59
- Rabat to Casablanca Private Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Temara: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Rabat or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Rabat change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayRabat $12Sintra-Cascais National Park $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Cooking Classes with Tour of Rabat : $45
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $49
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: $66
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $75
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $75
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $75
- Walking Food Tour: $75
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
- Gourmet Cooking Class in Rabat: $189
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rabat $2.84Sintra-Cascais National Park $29
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- Guided Bike Tour: $1.55
- SUP Adventure Rabat (kayaking, stand up paddle , boating) VIP: $15
- Private Cultural Walking Tour of Rabat with Licensed Tour Guide: $43
- Private Surf Experience in Rabat: $44
- Rabat tour ;Small Group Guided Walking tour in the City of Light: $44
- Private Boat Tour of the Bouregreg River, a Traditional Boat: $45
- Private Walking Guided Cultural Stroll with Licensed Tour Expert: $53
- Private Guided City Walking Tour: $62
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- Private Boat Guided Tour in Rabat: $65
- Private Guided Tour in Rabat City: $76
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRabat -Sintra-Cascais National Park $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rabat and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rabat is in Africa and Sintra-Cascais National Park is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park than you might in Rabat.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rabat Expensive? and Is Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Rabat or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Sintra-Cascais National Park has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Rabat experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Rabat or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Rabat during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Rabat is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 23°C (73°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the summer, Rabat often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in July than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Rabat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Sintra-Cascais National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
Rabat is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during autumn. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rabat usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Rabat is a little warmer than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rabat in January average around 13°C (56°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Rabat usually gets less rain in January than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
In April, Rabat is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 16°C (60°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during spring. Rabat gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rabat usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Rabat
| Rabat | Sintra-Cascais National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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